Delicacy in Gold
with Nan Blair
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Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 2019 Time: 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $245 BoMA members $295 for non-members Materials kit: NA Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
In this workshop, Nan will show you how to make your own keepsake by creating a delicate 22k gold & sterling necklace. Bring 5 stones 4-5mm of like or complimentary colors, combine shapes and sizes, faceted and cabs.
Prerequisites
Level II Metalsmithing or 3 years experience.
About the Instructor
Nan's art experience started years ago in New York. Growing up, she took frequent visits to NYC’s great museums and art galleries. When she was quite young her mother gave her a set of pastels, later oils, and taught Nan the basics of color.
Nan's interest in three-dimensional design led her to a metalsmithing class at Front Range Community College. After a semester at FRCC, she joined the Colorado Metalsmithing Association and continued her training through their workshops and conferences.
Nan was Chair of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association from 1998 through 2000, organized the yearly conference in Salida for 4 years, became the newsletter editor and organized the yearly all-members show. In 2002 she was the co-chair of the Society of North American Goldsmiths yearly conference held in Denver that year. In 2002, Nan was one of the founding members of the Mobil Metals program based at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo, Colorado. The purpose of this program is to bring metalsmithing to Colorado high schools that do not offer fine art programs.
In addition to showing her work in Galleries throughout the United States, Nan participates in five or six invitational shows each year. One of her most interesting experiences was showing her work in Takayama, Japan and having the opportunity of traveling through Japan.
Students need to bring
All your favorite tools and:
CANCELLATION POLICY
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students must be over 18 and will be required to sign a waiver
Registration Open Now
In this workshop, Nan will show you how to make your own keepsake by creating a delicate 22k gold & sterling necklace. Bring 5 stones 4-5mm of like or complimentary colors, combine shapes and sizes, faceted and cabs.
Prerequisites
Level II Metalsmithing or 3 years experience.
About the Instructor
Nan's art experience started years ago in New York. Growing up, she took frequent visits to NYC’s great museums and art galleries. When she was quite young her mother gave her a set of pastels, later oils, and taught Nan the basics of color.
Nan's interest in three-dimensional design led her to a metalsmithing class at Front Range Community College. After a semester at FRCC, she joined the Colorado Metalsmithing Association and continued her training through their workshops and conferences.
Nan was Chair of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association from 1998 through 2000, organized the yearly conference in Salida for 4 years, became the newsletter editor and organized the yearly all-members show. In 2002 she was the co-chair of the Society of North American Goldsmiths yearly conference held in Denver that year. In 2002, Nan was one of the founding members of the Mobil Metals program based at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo, Colorado. The purpose of this program is to bring metalsmithing to Colorado high schools that do not offer fine art programs.
In addition to showing her work in Galleries throughout the United States, Nan participates in five or six invitational shows each year. One of her most interesting experiences was showing her work in Takayama, Japan and having the opportunity of traveling through Japan.
Students need to bring
All your favorite tools and:
- 24 ga sterling sheet: 1x4 inches
- 22K gold or fine silver bezel (enough for 5 small stones)
- Chain - very fine, sterling or gold (18” chain w/ clasp)
- Solder - 22k gold and silver
- Jump rings - small
- Clasp - small (if not bought with a chain)
- Pliers
- Saw blades
- Polishing and sanding tools for the Foredom flexshaft
- Cutters, scissors
- Drill bit - small
- Whiteout (water soluble)
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com.
- Cancellations less than 14 days prior to the start date will not be refunded.
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
- Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
- If a class has multiple sessions, and you miss one, there is no make up opportunity and the instructor will not catch you up at the next class session. You may not join the next scheduled class, as there’s a maximum number of students for every class and it’s not fair to the other students.
- If you are late to a class, the instructor will not catch you up. There’s a structured curriculum for every class and its not fair to other students to skip part of the curriculum to catch up a student who’s late.
- By clicking on the “I’m going” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
- No Exceptions.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students must be over 18 and will be required to sign a waiver
Registration Open Now
